User Lists: 1 #1 Edited By siddarth0605. A luxury. In the first round it’s 8 turns, then 7, then 6, then 5. Digital purchases have two great things going for them right out of the gate. Submissions should be for the purpose of informing or initiating a discussion, not just with the goal of entertaining viewers. For consoles I prefer physical because I can lend/borrow games from friends and family. I liked having a collection to look at. 0. Many movie rental stores and kiosks also have games available for a variety of consoles. Hey, guys and gals of r/Games! In the physical game, there’s a little central board that tracks this, along with a And both Sony and Microsoft are willing to subsidize the move to digital. For PlayStation 4 on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Digital vs Physical games". I say this with hundreds of DD games on my PCs, 360s, Wii, and PS3s. Also, sales go to deeper discounts on digital. They don't have to go out to a store to hunt down a game that they really want to try, and neither do they have to wait for a disc that they ordered online to arrive in the mail. The world is certainly moving towards a more digital future for games, but why are some of us hesitant to embrace it? When I moved to PC gaming a few years ago, Steam sales just made buying digital a no-brainer. But odd thing, Microsoft just had a sale where physical games were 30 bucks and digital version were still 60. Digital without DRM because it's the most consumer friendly. Hello, my question is, will a digital games collection for Switch still work say, 20 years from now when Nintendo has shut down all the authentication servers for Switch? Physical Disc vs Digital Games? I go through the positives and negatives of owning a hard copy of game vs owning a game somewhere in space! This can generally be seen with the most popular games. I always like to point out on threads like this that, for Playstation 4, buying digital essentially gives you 2 copies of the game. (it looked perfect). Physical vs. Digital Games - Scott The Woz. For #4, isn’t it worse to not be able to trade in your game at all? Will your game run better one way or the other? but if i turn on my console i want to play a game. digital your stuck with no games to play if the internet goes down .physical .you get to play if there is no internet . Reason: It's much more convenient. Call me old, but I prefer retaining control over my copies of my games. #DigitalVsPhysical #Gaming #PS4Please Subscribe to my New Game Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tfgYBgKpdKYX50ATCnbag If you go in the Xbox Store for 360 and then compare with GameStop trade-in prices, you’ll see that the online store is still selling some games for 20-30 dollars where GameStop sells them for 5 or 10. Scott The Woz 960,765 views. A luxury. digital your stuck with no games to play if the internet goes down .physical .you get to play if there is no internet . But, and it’s a big BUT, a future console will entertain a much greater game size, on a data scale. I mainly play on PC: digital all the way. Digital for me. If you go to the store and purchase a physical disc for a game, it belongs to you. All I could get is the disc drive edition, 100 bucks straight in the garbage, but whatever. The message is clear: physical games are now a high-end, optional part of the console gaming experience. my collection is about 90% physical and 10% digital, I prefer Physical games and will go out of my way to get physical copy of a game even if I have to import a physical Copy. Digital vs. physical games, playing 20+ years from now. Here's a guide that explains how to do that in a variety of scenarios. i know everyone has a preference but i’m solely for physical. I definitely really like how every game is available digitally now. Subscribe to Culture Shock!! If you don’t want to buy a physical copy of the game or purchase the digital copy, you could try renting PS4 games instead. And that's just the console games. Forum Posts. I buy physical on principle that, the game is worth getting physical. Many gamers love the freedom of sharing their physical games with friends, and see that restriction with digital games as a big sticking point. What’s happening is complicated. i know everyone has a preference but i’m solely for physical. Digital: 7 days online pass never taste the cartridge never have to change out the cartridge can pre-download it right now to be played at midnight upon release Personally I like the physical game but really with the pros of the digital, I am considering canceling my preorder of the physical and getting it digital (mainly for the midnight play) What is your preference and why? Buying Digital vs. Is there a difference in load times or overall performance? During each round, you play a number of turns. Click to Subscribe https://bit.ly/tvsonicgamingWhat's better, Physical Games or Digital Games? My wife and I each have one, so we're digital only for this reason. Digital Games: Instant and Oh So Portable. Whether you’re buying Nintendo Switch games for yourself or your kids, you’re faced with the dilemma of buying physical or digital games. There will always be a guy, or a girl who would rather buy the collector’s edition, than a cheap digital copy. And of course physical game sales seem to be more frequent and better, not to mention the ability to trade games in. I don’t like buying modern digital games because I always find physical copies to be wayyy cheaper(I bought RE3 remake for $25 on FB marketplace) and you have resell value too. It’s actually better to think about what you purchase and make wise decisions and you won’t ever have the need to trade it in at all. the place were grammar/english/typing is more important then talking about video games .people attack me for that reason PRICELESS. The Xbox marketplace has crazy good deals. Physical Games Vs Digital GamesThese days its hard to decide which is better, physical or digital media. I buy a good mix of digital and physical currently. If it's a game I'm not sure about, I'll go with physical so if I don't like it I can return it, resell it, or trade it in. Instead, they can hop over the online store anytime, select a game, and own it within minutes. For the longest time I’ve been battling back and forth between the two for various reasons, but I think I’ve finally come to a decision. Under most countries laws, it is your right to be able to sell, trade, gift, barter, etc your physical disc because the disc acts as the license. For the first time in the gaming industry, digital game sales outnumber physical sales overall, according to figures from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.. Signs of this eventuality have been manifesting for years, particularly during the current console generation, including when digital games led a massive 2020 sales increase on PS4. I usually am able to get them cheaper when I want. Two factor authentication and betre passwords on everything for me now. I prefer physical because I like collecting them, but also because I like actually owning my games since if anything happened to my account or the service I play on I can still play my games, which can't be said for digital since you don't actually own them. I loved physical games in high school because I could trade games with all my friends. reminds me of my ds and game boy when i was younger. The message is clear: physical games are now a high-end, optional part of the console gaming experience. Digital vs Physical Switch games. ok by OTACON120 will be removed. Best answer: If you value convenience, Xbox Play Anywhere, or Game Pass above all, digital is your best bet. It's not even close in comparison. I like physical because I can resell them or trade them with people, but also I don't have much room. Not that I have much of a choice being a PC gamer but still I much prefer having all my games on a few accounts at the click of a button rather than having clutter all over the place. For PC games same rule apply but I tend to go digital most of time, Steam is a convenient place to store ton of games ready to be downloaded anywhere I go afterall. I have recently decided to collect physical games for collection + systems/hardware eg PS4, PS5 & Switch. I really only buy digital games when they're on sale. While physical and digital games both play the same, they each have their own pros and cons when it comes to convenience or value. Cookies help us deliver our Services. My PS4 came with a digital download for TLOU Remastered, but my other 12 games for it are physical. For PC I prefer digital for the convenience because even if you get physical they're locked to one account with the registration key. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Some gamers like to buy all their PS4 games online. I travel a lot with my Xbox One and Switch, and often times I am in places where there are no places to buy physical copies of games, but I have an internet connection. For the first time in the gaming industry, digital game sales outnumber physical sales overall, according to figures from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.. Signs of this eventuality have been manifesting for years, particularly during the current console generation, including when digital games led a massive 2020 sales increase on PS4. The same can't be said for any digital PS4 games. If you own two Nintendo Switch systems, you may want to share your digital games. But odd thing, Microsoft just had a sale where physical games were 30 bucks and digital version were still 60. Reviews: 3. After that I prefer digital so I didn't have to worry about it while moving. optical disk based media is fragile trash. Its safe to say that digital vs physical games purchase ratio will continue to shift into the digitalism favour, but to say that physical game copies will die off is a bit too brave. If a games small, i mean like a few hundred or maybe a gig im ok with digital. Here’s how the digital vs. physical game debate shakes out for the Switch. as well as an entire ocean of other details like retail boxes containing download vouchers etc. I am 100% digital. I don’t need the 4K UHD drive. Followers. I recently bought a 2nd hand play station 3. We’ve moved past the days of cartridges that you blow into, which have been replaced by flash memory, hard drives, and Blu-ray discs. If it’s something I want to play at midnight I’ll pre order digitally, Otherwise I’ll buy physical. i prefer to physically have the cartridges to see all the games i have, that, and nostalgia! i play a few of those ftp pokemon games that are downloaded. Digital, unless it’s a Nintendo first party game.p, More posts from the nintendoswitchlite community, Continue browsing in r/nintendoswitchlite, Press J to jump to the feed. It also has many more features coming soon. Follow 161. But for retro games, the landscape is different. Do you all prefer digital games or physical copies of games on Switch? reminds me of my ds and game boy when i was younger. Effortless switching between games has always been the biggest draw from me. i also just hate downloading games. But often times, the digital sales really rival the brick and mortar stores. Gamefaqs. If you preorder them you sometimes get some great preorder bonuses that definitely rival physical preorders. I liked preordering a game at my local game store (typically GameStop and occasionally Best Buy) and picking it up at midnight or the next day. Physical copy by a landslide. Let’s open our game examination with a peek at Nintendo’s digital Switch offerings. They don't have to store physical copies of the games. i play a few of those ftp pokemon games that are downloaded. Do you see digital ever be only way to buy games? As video games continue to evolve as entertainment, so do the devices they are played on. It's always fun getting a game for my birthday or Christmas. That way you can stop feeling sad every time you see that Halo 5 tile left over from when your friend came over to brag about it. What do you prefer and why? 1 When it comes to digital games I only use Steam/PC games only. Most recent example is Monster hunter world and Bloodborne that I bought physical instead of digital. But as Pachter notes, this shift to digital is not definitive. There’s also the issue that physical copies of games — particularly older titles — tend to get cheaper as time goes on, unlike the relatively stagnant digital marketplace. And I'm running out of room to put physical games. Until then I will only go digital on games I MUST have and are too lazy to go to the store. I fell for the hype, paid $80 CAD for it and didn't end up liking it. Then there's also losing your account potentially to hackers or getting banned. Little backstory: I’ve always been an avid physical collector. The one downside is not being able to trade in games you're done with and probably won't play ever again. 01 Jan 2021 by Goblusal. I buy physical on principle that, the game is worth getting physical. What do you guys prefer and why? To wrap up this PS5 vs. PS5 Digital face-off, the PS5 Digital Edition is for audacious gamers who are ready to dive in — head first — into our imminent, digital-only future of gaming. Nick Robinson 3,817,397 views. RAINEY goes into detail about whether he prefers Digital purchases or Physical releases when buying and playing video games. i prefer to physically have the cartridges to see all the games i have, that, and nostalgia! Clutter scares the piss out of me. But thats just a matter of which business practices i like to support which will differ from person to person. Also i'd rather give sony a share of my money than gamestop. Related: Best PS5 games PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: Spot the difference Another thing to note is that you’re not just losing access to physical games, but movies too. I tend, generally, to just go where things are cheaper. 100% physical unless there’s some games that are digital only. D&D Beyond sells access to the content in its database as well as use of that content in their digital character and campaign tools - just like iTunes, Amazon Video, and Kindle. All full priced games are bought physically just in case they don't live up to my expectations or so I can trade them in towards something new once I've finished them. Once digital games get to the point where they are supposed to be, around 40 bucks, then sure, I will go all digital. So I buy all my PC games digital ( can't resell) and all my console games in physical ( I only buy console only games). 100% physical unless there’s some games that are digital only. Until then I will only go digital on games I MUST have and are too lazy to go to the store. I 100% agree with physical too. For PC games same rule apply but I tend to go digital most of time, Steam is a convenient place to store ton of games ready to be downloaded anywhere I go afterall. 0. The game has 4 rounds. There are some still series that I will buy a physical copy, and I'll buy physical if I find a really good sale. Digital vs. informational physics Not every informational approach to physics (or ontology ) is necessarily digital . With that in … First and foremost, they’re available instantly. I like to have a physical object to hold, plus I like to have the cases on the shelf to look at. Gamestop is taking trade-ins of retro game consoles... what does this mean? I was having a debate with my wife over this very topic and wanted to get some opinions on the best gaming subreddit! after a while. I'm turning into more of a patient gamer anyway, and getting cheap games from the digital store. With co-op having shifted from local to online and my friends often being to cheap/poor to buy all the games i'd like us to play together this has become the biggest advantage of my decision to buy almost exclusively digitally. Gamefaqs. I like physical copies. I recently got a Switch and have been thinking about keeping my collection digital this time around. Or taking a chance on a game and not liking it. Physical vs Digital Games - Scott The Woz - Duration: 5:11. the place were grammar/english/typing is more important then talking about video games .people attack me for that reason PRICELESS. They removed your rights as a consumer when it comes to physical media and the way Xbox/PS4 games are sold. The discussion can be almost endless, so factors like sales taxes, a deeper economic comparison of physical vs digital (inventory and return costs for physical games, no second hand market for digital games, costs for managing digital stores, etc.) I have a CD case for my physical games, but it fills up quickly, so it's much easier to travel with a hard drive. So this was my first experience of physical games media in over ten years (pc only), The last of us disk was borked a few hours into the game. are left out for brevity. Base Digital Edition cost: $60 vs Equivalent Physical cost: $196 (Remember Ships are Lives and Guns Effect Gameplay) The Deluxe Edition saves ~$10 over buying individually with base Digital Edition. Let’s revisit the topic of digital vs physical games for 2018. etc. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. This works on Xbox, too! You don’t have to worry about navigating the ridiculous trade in values GameStop offers. Memes, comics, funny screenshots, arts-and-crafts, etc. yes it will take longer for amazon to send me a copy than me downloading 5 games. 5:11. ok by OTACON120 Digital: 7 days online pass never taste the cartridge never have to change out the cartridge can pre-download it right now to be played at midnight upon release Personally I like the physical game but really with the pros of the digital, I am considering canceling my preorder of the physical and getting it digital (mainly for the midnight play) I don't want to keep track of physical games or worry about having what game I want when I am not at home. Both physical and digital versions of Nintendo Switch games have their perks as well as their shortcomings. And it most certainly takes up less space. Basically, the switch and the whole state of games in 2020 is switching my take on the physical vs digital debate. Really wanted the digital edition considering I haven't bought a physical game in probably over 5 years. But i really prefer a physical copy when games are over 5gbs. Physical on Consoles. I'd say my collection is about 60/40 physical over digital. PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: ... custom SSDs, which can read data at a lightning-quick 5.5GB/s while you game. Music Used: "Breakout" from 3D Dot Game Heroes "Main Theme" from Snipperclips "O Fortuna" by Carl Orff "Title Screen" from Journey to Silius "Big Blue" from Mario Kart 8. I’ve come to change my opinion as I’ve gotten older for a couple of different reasons: Oftentimes games are just as cheap or cheaper on the PlayStation/Microsoft Store. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. I’m eager to hear the opinion of you fellow gamers! And both Sony and Microsoft are willing to subsidize the move to digital. Nah, not really. I have a mixture of both, but I like the aspect of being able to have my games digitally in case I have a Switch malfunction and have to buy a new one. most games outside of sales digitally will cost more than physical after 6+ months post release. I prefer digital. The caveat here is that game stores sell you a physical product that will last as long as you take care of it. For PlayStation 4 on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Digital vs Physical games" - Page 2. I've had my PS4 account stolen from me, but luckily Sony were able to give it back to me. On the PC, unless you pre-order or have to play everything at release, sales make digital much cheaper. Take Monster Hunter World for example. Digital vs. physical: a video game collection nightmare. I like something tangible. So with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X coming soon, I wanted to ask something that I can’t seem to really find an answer for; what is technically better, physical discs or digital games? Also i'd rather give sony a share of my money than gamestop. That digital edition looks way sexier too! How do you mean it gives you two copies essentially? As many copies as you want, no need for online, and the rest of digital advantages. The goal of /r/Games is to provide a place for informative and interesting gaming content and discussions. Wiki Points. Working around the rules of speculation, how do you feel about digital vs. physical? also I usually get collections and complete editions which are more frequent physically. the art and all. Become a Patron, so we can produce more of the content you enjoy! Simply saying physical games sales fell in revenue doesn’t consider the multitude of other factors. Question. To simplify, if a game today weighs in at 50GB, tomorrow’s typical game might weigh in at 100-500GB. PS5 vs. PS5 Digital Edition — Which one ... That means any game you’d like to play on the Digital Edition must be obtained through internet ... You don't care about owning physical copies. Before this I had also owned 3 copies of Assassin's Creed 2 because the disk broke for one reason or another and it was my favorite game at the time. Most recent example is Monster hunter world and Bloodborne that I bought physical instead of digital. Once digital games get to the point where they are supposed to be, around 40 bucks, then sure, I will go all digital. etc. To determine which route is right for you, you'll need to weigh the pros and cons of both physical and digital games against each other while considering how you plan on playing your games. the only time I get Digital games is if there is not a physical released some where in the world. Hello all, What is your preferred way of gaming Digital/Physical? Press J to jump to the feed. Towards the end of the previous generation of consoles I, like many others, found myself being drawn more and more to PC gaming. We’ve got a point-by-point breakdown of the benefits (and pitfalls) of both so you can make an informed choice. I don't usually buy games when they first drop, so I buy whatever format I can get for cheaper, if it's a game I know I'll like. Unless there's a game you forgot/didn't preorder but really wanted to play when released cough cough animal crossing for me then I'd do digital, but quite honestly I still have a bit of regret for not preordering/waiting it out for a physical copy. Uh, you are aware of these little businesses called Amazon and Best Buy, right? It's also easier to travel with a digital collection. I also just lost my place to a natural disaster and because everything I had was digital, I just needed to replace the hardware and not the 30+ individual games. According to Luciano Floridi , [33] "informational structural realism" is a variant of structural realism that supports an ontological commitment to a world consisting of the totality of informational objects dynamically interacting with each other. Posted on June 21, 2017 June 21, 2017 by Graham 'Peter' van der Made. Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends. If you make a digital purchase for an installed game that you do not have a disc inserted for it should just assign you the digital rights and you'll be good to go. For consoles games are often indeed cheaper in physical form, even in the long run. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I still buy physical for Switch games because it's generally not more expensive, and I buy physical special editions, but other than that digital is usually cheaper and you get your whole library in one place. I have yet to see a digital game that is anywhere near as cheap as amazon or bestbuy at launch. Physical games at least still last long until more than 20 years. You get the ability to play them at midnight without having to leave the house. It's super convienent. The best game Ubisoft won't let you play - Duration: 27:14. I have some games that are worth close to $300 today. Like our content? Hey guys, So as the title says, I'm a bit confused about the downloads between digital vs physical and the reason why many people prefer the latter. siddarth0605. Sony can ban a thousand accounts, but my PS2 collection will still run whatever game I want. Most people know I’m a collector. I’ve been thinking about the topic of digital video games vs physical video games once again. 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